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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 11:58 AM ET

Upcoming Smartphones

Apple’s third-generation foldable iPhone is rumored to feature larger displays, even as the first foldable remains unannounced. A carrier leak has revealed the Pixel 11 Pro XL in a matte black finish with a bigger camera housing and a new “HiLight” LED flash ahead of launch. iQOO has confirmed the design and launch date of the Neo11 Ultra and Z11s in China, revealing several key specifications. Meanwhile, this week’s leak roundup points to Redmi K100 Pro, Galaxy S27, and Pixel 11 specs, including a 6.59-inch 185Hz display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the K100 Pro.

Budget and Mid-Range Launches

Lava has announced the Lava Smart 4 with specs that feel dated to 2016, following the earlier Smart 4 Plus. The Moto G Max is headed to India on August 14 with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and a massive 7,000mAh battery. Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 17 4G and Redmi 17 5G, sharing identical looks and key specs as successors to the Redmi 15 series.

Laptops and Tablets

The Dell XPS 13 (2026) earns praise for its thin, light design but reviewers note most buyers should upgrade to 16GB of RAM. REDMAGIC will bring its liquid cooling tech to tablets with the REDMAGIC Astra 2, going on sale August 26 with an early-access discount available a day prior. Alleged renders have surfaced for Asus and Lenovo Googlebooks ahead of a possible IFA debut next month.

Apps and Services

A direct competitor to Google’s app store, Aptoide Games, is now available for download within the Play Store itself. Meta has released a slimmed-down “open source” AI model called Muse Glimmer that can run on a single computer. Venmo payments are now accepted for Google Play purchases, letting users pay with their Venmo balance or linked accounts. For those using Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude’s voice mode provides a hands-free interaction option.

Other Tech News

Valve warns that data of European Steam hardware customers was “likely compromised” in a breach. A comparison of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 2.4G wireless explains how each connectivity flavor differs. Apple’s Air Tags carry an IP67 rating, but the AirTag water resistance has limits depending on depth and duration. Finally, a step-by-step guide shows you how to format a USB drive on Windows for various use cases.